Parliamentary elections in Syria have been scheduled for September 15-20, Chairman of the Higher Committee for People's Assembly Elections, Mohammed Taha al-Ahmad told the SANA news agency, APA reports.
"The election of members of the People’s Assembly (Syria’s unicameral parliament - TASS) is expected to take place between 15 - 20 September, with women’s participation in the electoral body reaching at least 20%," he said, adding that it has been decided to increase the number of parliamentary seats from 150 to 210, of which 70 will be taken by those chosen by the president.
According to al-Ahmad, the electoral process will be monitored by the international community in coordination with his committee.
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